GeForce MX330
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

GeForce MX330 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce MX330

2020Core: 1531 MHzBoost: 1594 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce MX330 is positioned at rank #293 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX330

#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
99%
#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
96%
#283
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
693%
#285
628%
#286
626%
#290
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
570%
#291
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
566%
#293
GeForce MX330
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
100%
#297
Radeon RX 780
MSRP: $499|Avg: $721
98%
#300
GeForce 940MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
96%
#301
GeForce MX130
MSRP: $120|Avg: $50
96%
#302
Arc Graphics 130V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
96%
#303
Radeon R5 430
MSRP: $59|Avg: $50
96%
#304
GeForce MX150
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
96%
#307
GeForce MX450
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
95%
#308
Arc Graphics 140V
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 640.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX330.

InsightGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-640.4%)
Leading raw performance (+640.4%)
Longevity
Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX330 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce MX330

The GeForce MX330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1531 MHz to 1594 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,350 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce MX330 scores 2,350 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 640.4%. The GeForce MX330 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX330) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.224 TFLOPS (GeForce MX330) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1594 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
2,350
17,400+640%
Architecture
Pascal
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
14 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
384
4352+1033%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.224 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+1702%
Boost Clock
1594 MHz
2535 MHz+59%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
24
136+467%
L1 Cache
0.14 MB
4.3 MB+2971%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
32 MB+6300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce MX330 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX330 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 48 GB/s (GeForce MX330) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 433.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce MX330) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
8 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
48 GB/s
256 GB/s+433%
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
32 MB+6300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce MX330) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Pascal (GeForce MX330) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce MX330) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
Pascal
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP8
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX330 draws 10W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 176.5% difference. The GeForce MX330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX330) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
10W-94%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
Mobile
Mobile
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
235.0+116%
108.8
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$100
Codename
GP108
AD106
Release
February 10 2020
May 18 2023
Ranking
#647
#59